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Comcept, the Japanese game studio founded by Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune, has been acquired by Ni no Kuni publisher Level-5.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

June 13, 2017

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Mighty No. 9 and ReCore developer Comcept, which was founded by Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune back in 2010, has been acquired by Ni no Kuni publisher Level-5. 

According to the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu, translated by Gematsu, the new subsidiary will be known as Level-5 Comcept and is being treated as a brand new company. 

Speaking to the Japanese magazine, Level-5 president Akihiro Hino and Inafune explained the new opening will combine the creative philosophies of both companies, and will be a place where the Comcept team and Hino can collaborate on games. 

The studio is currently comprised of 15 staffers, most of whom hail from Comcept. That number should increase in the future, as Level-5 hopes to turn the young outfit into its dedicated Osaka studio. 

As for the current iteration of Comcept, Inafune says he plans to close the Tokyo-based studio, but will continue to work on its current slate of titles "until the end."

Level-5 Comcept's debut effort will be a mobile battler called Dragon Colonies. The game will release for both iOS and Android in 2018, and will focus on player-versus-player battles across miniature colonies dubbed 'Hacolonies.'

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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